Bao Dai quotes

Bao Dai was the last emperor of Vietnam and later became the Chief of State of the State of Vietnam. Born into the Nguyen dynasty, he presided over a turbulent period marked by colonial rule and the rise of nationalist movements. He ultimately lived much of his later life in exile after being deposed. Here are 7 of his quotes:

If your government had given me a thousandth of the sum it spent to depose me, I could have won that war. (Bao Dai)
In this decisive hour of our national history, union means life and division means death. View quote
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As for us, during twenty years' reign, we have known much bitterness. View quote
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The time has come to put an end to the fratricidal war and to recover at last peace and accord. View quote
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I would prefer to be a citizen of an independent country rather than Emperor of an enslaved one. View quote
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Henceforth, we shall be happy to be a free citizen in an independent country. View quote
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I do not wish a foreign army to spill the blood of my people. View quote
Bao Dai